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FC MARKETS

Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Purchasing Power

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Retirement

Inflation and Retirement: How Rising Prices Erode Income and What Helps

Inflation is the quiet risk in a retirement that can last thirty years or more. Even modest annual price increases compound into a large cut in purchasing power. This guide explains how inflation affects retirees, why their costs can differ from the headline rate and which tools historically help.

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